Discourses From the East
Silent anecdotes and a taste of freedom
There exists no such clear definition as to the notion of something called an absolute truth. We live in subjective realities, something…
Discourses From the East
The Joy of Learning Languages
The ability to understand, speak, read, and write multiple languages adds a new dimension to life. My appreciation for this skill has…
The Rivers of Memory: Khasi Myths and the Puri
The Khasis, like many indigenous communities around the world, have imbued their landscape with stories and the presence of mythical creatures. Some…
The Murder of Parag Kumar Das: Justice Denied, Memory Unfaded
Parag Kumar Das was more than a journalist. He was a public intellectual who dared to articulate what most people in Assam…
Justice for Zubeen: When BJP Takes to the Streets Against Itself
I couldn’t help recalling a story from my university days when the BJP rallied across Assam demanding justice for Zubeen Garg. One…
Forbidden Food
নিষিদ্ধ আহাৰ was originally written by Rama Das (ৰমা দাশ). Translated by Sneha Khaund. I was born in a remote village. My…